Sometimes, a bony lump may appear at the spot of the broken bone during recovery know as a “fracture callus.” This is normal, and the lump usually gets smaller over time.
Some problems you may have while your fracture is healing include:
- Stiffness
- Shifting of bone
- Infection
- Slow healing
To increase your chances of a healthy recovery, do not smoke, and carefully follow your doctor’s instructions. Your doctor may recommend hand therapy to improve the process.
It is important to note that not all fractures completely heal. Because bones have such a close relationship with ligaments and tendons, the hand may be stiff and weak even after the healing process. Some fractures may lead to arthritis down the road. In addition, fractures in children occasionally affect future growth of that bone.